Most common 1995 Toyota Pickup problems
Share of the 35 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Toyota Pickup complaints by model year
1995 Toyota Pickup recalls (1)
Steering › Linkages › Rod › Relay › Connecting
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the steering wheel is repeatedly turned under certain conditions where high steering effort and power assist are required, for instance, when fully turning the wheel while the vehicle is stopped, a fatigue crack May develop in the steering relay rod.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering relay rod. The recall began October 5, 2005. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What 1995 Toyota Pickup owners say
Engine & cooling
While sitting at a stop light was hit by a drunken driver, and consumer's vehicle caught on fire, and driver was killed. Family was trying to find the cause of fire if it was more than the impact.
Truck's gauge went in the red zone hot, I immediately pulled over and towed it to hansel Toyota. I was then informed that it May be under the recall issue. Alot of 1995 Toyota p/u were recalled same year, make and model along with the v6 engine size. When the service rep. Punched in my truck's VIN#, I was told that it was not in the recall series of VIN #'s. But it seems odd that the same year, make, model and v6 engine size was recalled for the same problem that I'm having in my truck and my VIN # wasn't recalled. I have had the water pump and the thermostat was replace by hansel Toyota. They didn't know if the water pump and thermostat was damaged until they have the engine apart. They did show that the head gasket was difnitely damaged by the diagnostic test that they ran. …
Transmission & drivetrain
Dt:the contact stated there was recall (NHTSA 05V389000/Toyota ssc 50n) on the steering , but the dealership left fice grips marks all over the tie rod assembly. He stated it looked as if they put old parts back onto the vehicle to correct the problem. Also, the dealership broke the cv boot. The manufacturer would not provide him with any assistance on this matter.
Toyota rear differential housing cover rust through until leaking. A non replaceable cover on the differential is made of such thin metal that it has rusted out and is leaking.
Steering
I own a 1995 Toyota extended cab Pickup. It is a 2wd car, no power steering. There is a recall on the relay rods for other model Toyota cars covering my year but not for my year. Recently, steering the car became unsafe (somewhat loose). I jacked the car up and noticed that the relay rod was separating near the idler arm. I took digital photos. Local dealer eventually paid for the relay rod work after claiming it, but would not pay for the parts for the idler arm & steering damper, which are associated with the relay rod & will wear quicker with a relay rod separating like mine was. I request that the NHTSA please review this matter and assist in having the full parts claim paid. Had I not caught the relay rod failure at the time I did, I am informed by a mechanic that I would have lost all control of the car (catastrophic failure). …
Tl contact owns a 1995 Toyota Pickup. The contact stated that his vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 05V389000 steering linkages, rod relay connecting. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the contact was informed they could not repair the vehicle since the idler arm was stuck within the steering column. Approximately five years later, the contact attempted to turn the left turn signal but it would not respond. The turn signal would not function because the alignment within the steering column was not correct. The failure was not diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Toyota Pickup a good car?
Based on 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Pickup rates avoid: 4.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Pickup at the same age. It is one of the Pickup years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Toyota Pickup?
The engine & cooling — 9 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year, most often about engine › gasoline. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (8) and steering (5).
How many recalls does the 1995 Toyota Pickup have?
There is 1 recall for the 1995 Toyota Pickup, the most recent from September 6, 2005 (connecting). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Toyota Pickup?
Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1995. See the full Toyota Pickup years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Toyota Pickup problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 148,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.